What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?

What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?

Also known as aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers are typically licensed nurses or social workers who help seniors with medical needs overcome barriers to care.

“They can help seniors and their families schedule and manage complex care regimens and advocate for them with their insurers and health care providers,” explains Whitney Stidom, vice president of sales and operations with eHealth Inc., a health insurance broker and online resource provider headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Geriatric care managers balance seniors’ physical, emotional and mental needs with quality of life. Their goal is for seniors to live independently for as long as possible.

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